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Home Town New Orleans, Louisiana
Last Address SS Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, while traveling from Bremen, Germany to New York City.
Date of Passing Apr 26, 1909
Location of Interment Evergreen Cemetery - Stonington, Connecticut
In 1897, then Lt. Col.,John B. Babcock was awarded the Medal of Honor as a First Lieutenant in the 5th US Cavalry for action on 16 May 1869 at Spring Creek, Nebraska. His citation reads "While serving with a scouting column this officer's troop was attacked by a vastly superior force of Indians. Advancing to high ground, he dismounted his men, remaining mounted himself to encourage them, and there fought the Indians until relieved, his horse being wounded." The medal was warded in 1897.
He retired from active duty in 1903.
He died of Bright's Disease aboard the steamship Prinz Friederich Wilhelm arriving in New York from Bremen, Germany.
He was a member of the California Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS). He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (District of Columia Society)..
He left a wife and two adult children at his death.
Note:
Ranks held up to his retirement: Lt. Col., U.S. Army; Brig. General and Brevet Major General, U.S. Volunteers.
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Details Behind Award
While serving with a scouting column, this officer's troop was attacked by a vastly superior force of Indians. Advancing to high ground, he dismounted his men, remaining mounted himself to encourage them, and there fought the Indians until relieved, his horse being wounded.
